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Old 11-16-2017, 06:33 PM
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2008 nightster-- any performance mods besides stage 1( this will be done) -that I should look at?
 
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hammer performance 1275 kit and cams
 
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Old 11-16-2017, 07:49 PM
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hd stage 4
zippers 88"
hammer packagers
s&s packages...

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Old 11-16-2017, 09:54 PM
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zippers 88"
Stay far away! Very far away!

Zipper's and the dealership never did figure out what was wrong with that 88" kit. The dealership finally had Zipper's supply the parts to return it back to a stock 1200 after one guy bought it and returned it due to the same issues I had. They sold it again after that. The dealership ate it on that bike as did I.
 
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Old 11-17-2017, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by JerseyGuy
2008 nightster-- any performance mods besides stage 1( this will be done) -that I should look at?
You have a few replies already, but that is an open question for which there are unlimited answers. What do you want to achieve, a drag racer or a sweet touring bike? Give us a little help!
 
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Old 11-17-2017, 08:39 AM
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a sweet touring bike
... its a sportster. "Sweet touring" is out of the question. "Acceptable" is more apt. I dont care what anyone says... thats the truth. Keep it real

this is a sweet touring bike:
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this is acceptable :
 

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Old 11-17-2017, 08:44 AM
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... its a sportster. "Sweet touring" is out of the question. "Acceptable" is more apt. I dont care what anyone says... thats the truth. Keep it real
Nonsense - mine is a touring bike - that's all it is, for real! In any event, the OP could be helpful by telling us what he wants of his bike, so don't get distracted.
 
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Just some modest performance upgrade...
not looking to do a bigbore kit,
might do cams down the road...
just didn't know what upgrades besides pipes,ac,and tune...
ignition etc....
 
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Originally Posted by JerseyGuy
Just some modest performance upgrade...
not looking to do a bigbore kit,
might do cams down the road...
just didn't know what upgrades besides pipes,ac,and tune...
ignition etc....
power vision tuner
cams depend on how you plan to ride.
a/c: just about any will do if you are keeping it near stock. I have one sitting in the garage if you want it. A arlen ness big sucker. Just needs a fresh set of gaskets and a cover. I dont expect 60 for it... i dont really care as long as it finds a good home, 20 and a smile is fine. https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...rs-65-obo.html

The rest of the stuff is sort of up to. You and your tastes as you grow into the bike. Maybe:
  • shocks
  • brake upgrades
  • bars/risers
  • lighting
  • bigger tank
  • etc
hard to really say until you put some miles on it and findvwhat you do and dont like about it.

is the bike stock? Pictures?

Nonsense - mine is a touring bike - that's all it is, for real!
"Acceptable"
 

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Originally Posted by JerseyGuy
Just some modest performance upgrade...
not looking to do a bigbore kit,
might do cams down the road...
just didn't know what upgrades besides pipes,ac,and tune...
ignition etc....
Get a good suspension
 


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